This article explains how to reset your MacBook Air to factory settings if you’re selling it or experiencing irrecoverable performance issues. It includes information on how to create a backup with Time Machine, how to sign out of Apple services such as iCloud and Message, and how to reinstall macOS. It applies to macOS Big Sur (11) through OS X Yosemite (10.10). What to Know Create a backup of your MacBook Air and then sign out of iCloud, iTunes, and other services....
This article explains how to troubleshoot Google Play Store errors you may encounter when downloading apps, games, and more. Instructions cover all smartphones and tablets with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, but some steps may vary slightly depending on your device model. What to Know Error codes may mean Google connectivity issues, device storage problems, account issues, or issues with permissions or compatibility.If there’s no error code but Google Play isn’t working, restart the device, force close Google Play, and toggle Airplane Mode and Wi-Fi....
When you see a worthy or funny video on the internet have you ever traced out where it came from? In these modern days, there are more ways to find out its origin. With the use of reverse search on Google, you can easily find out the source of your funny or worthy video. Reverse search is a great feature by which you can easily find out the source of an image, or video where it exactly came from....
If you didn’t already know, the apps build for iOS cannot be directly run on Android devices. You can, however, use emulators to run iOS apps on Android. There are tons of emulators available for Android, but not all are solid choices. This article will guide you through choosing the best emulators to run iOS apps on Android. Here’s how to run iOS apps on Android using emulators. Run iOS Apps on Android using Emulators There are apps for Apple iOS that are not available for Android....
This article explains how to activate, download, install and use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10. What to Know Activate WSL as an optional Windows feature or through a PowerShell command > reboot.Next, go to the Windows Store > select and install a distribution.Run the distribution and update if needed. Use it to run bash scripts or Linux command line utilities. How to Run WSL in Windows In the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft added the Windows Subsystem for Linux to Windows 10 and even offered (in partnership with Canonical) a fully functional version of Ubuntu Linux—officially, just shell access, although it took about three nanoseconds for people to figure out how to run regular Linux apps in X sessions on Windows 10....
If you’re a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox user, you can now safely view untrusted websites using Windows Defender Application Guard. The Windows Defender Application Guard is an extension available for Windows 10, which you can install on either browser, and when you try to view a malicious website, instead of loading it in Chrome or Firefox, the extension will open the page in an isolated virtualized version of Microsoft Edge....
Borderlands 3 has vast gameplay and you will often find yourself in the midst of conflict and wish that you could manually save the game where it is convenient for you. This guide will show you how to save in Borderlands 3. How to save in Borderlands 3 As is it common in most new games, Borderlands 3 save the game frequently as it has an autosave feature. This means that you will most certainly never lose any progress that you make in the game....
If you have been leaving your comments on other Instagram accounts, after some time, you may be wondering where you have left your mark. Luckily, with the following methods, you can go through all of your comments that you have left on Instagram. 1. Download Your Instagram Data Instagram does not provide a native way to view your comments history. However, with a few workarounds and steps, you can view them easily....
Your Apple ID gives you access to a free iCloud email address that’s accessible from your iCloud account online. iCloud emails, like other email types, contain header lines to show the message’s routing information. Here’s a look at how to open email headers in iCloud Mail to view this data. What to Know Log in to iCloud and select Mail, then open an email and go to Settings > Show Long Headers....
One of the coolest features about Windows 10 is that it’s a very customizable operating system, and if there isn’t an option, you can always change a setting in the registry to create your own custom change. Now, if you have a multi-monitor PC setup running Windows 10, you probably want to personalize your experience by setting different wallpapers for each monitor. As such, in this new Windows 10 tutorial, we’ll go through the easy steps to do just that:...
This article explains how to set the default address used for outgoing messages in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, Outlook for Microsoft 365, and Outlook for Mac. What to Know Select File tab > Info > Account Settings > Account Settings > highlight account > select Set as Default.On Mac: Tools tab > Accounts > choose account > select Settings (gear icon) > Set as Default. How to Set the Default Account in Outlook To set the default email account to the account you prefer to use:...
In Windows 7 or in Windows Vista, or even in Windows XP (manually) you probably used the feature “Previous versions” to create a copy of files to recover in case something happens, but it wasn’t really an intuitive thing to do, now Windows 8 File History has the same principle as Previous versions, but it is a lot easier and more capable. Keep in mind that File History only makes copies of documents and other files that are located in your libraries, contacts, favorites, and on your desktop....
You have seen it in most WordPress blogs: If the commenter’s profile does not come with its own gravatar, the Mystery Man icon is shown instead. Kind of ugly, isn’t it? What if you can add your own custom gravatar and make it show up in the comments, won’t that be a good way to beautify your blog as well as brand yourself? Luckily, in WordPress, this can be easily done....
Spending long times waiting in a queue in Fortnite can be rather frustrating. Some players of the game have claimed that they have had to wait for nearly 30 minutes just to get to play the game. We understand how immensely annoying issues like this can be, which is why we have got just the guide for you. Here, we will show you how to skip waiting in queue really quickly in Chapter 3 Season 2 of the game....
How to stop Mouse and Keyboard from waking Windows from sleep mode: This problem can be very frustrating, each time you move your mouse accidently the PC wakes up from sleep mode and you have to again put your system in sleep mode. Well, this isn’t a problem for everyone but for those of us who had experienced this issue can understand how important it is to find a solution. And luckily today you are on a page which will just list the necessary steps taken in order to fix this issue....
This article explains how to sync Google Calendar with the iPhone Calendar app. Instructions apply to iPhone models running iOS 15. What To Know Go to Settings > Calendars > Accounts > Add Account > Google. Sign in. Tap Next > select Calendar > Save.Then, open the Calendar app, and select Calendars. Manage the calendars you want to see there. How to Sync Your iPhone Calendar With Your Google Calendar Apple’s iOS operating system supports connections to Google accounts....
When you’ve just achieved something impressive in your favorite Nintendo Switch game, it’s great to be able to take a screen capture of your progress and share it with others. Here’s how to take Nintendo Switch screenshots, and what you need to know about sharing. How to Take a Screenshot on Nintendo Switch Taking a screenshot is super easy with the Nintendo Switch, provided you know what button to press: On the Joy-Con controller: The left Joy-Con has a dedicated screenshot button....
You probably have heard that Google has released their own operating system call ChromeOS, which is essentially a Chrome browser bundled with plenty of web apps. The ChromeOS is already available for purchase and you can get it now for $249 (Samsung Chromebook). However, what if you want to try it out first before you purchase? Or you want to install the ChromeOS on your PC without buying the netbook? If you are a Ubuntu user, here’s how you can test it out, or even use it alongside your Ubuntu....
This article explains how to identify wiring using the typical colors and a multimeter or simple light test. Typical Power Inputs A head unit usually has two or three power inputs, whether it’s a car stereo, receiver, or tuner. One is hot all the time, and it’s used for “memory keep-alive” functions such as presets and the clock. Another is hot only when the ignition key is on, which ensures the radio is off after you’ve taken the key out....
It’s no secret that to protect your accounts you need to have a unique password for every one of them. Unfortunately, remembering a password with special characters, letters, and numbers is a tough task. That’s why you may prefer to use the same one for various accounts. Thanks to password managers, you don’t have to do that. You can create strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts and have less worry about forgetting them....
